Tuesday was jam packed! We were out and about visiting some of our pharmacies in the morning, we had our committee meeting in the afternoon and then the AGM in the evening. All of the presentations will be shared in our next Weekly Update. Subscribe here eepurl.com/dNZDj6

On Tuesday evening we presented our annual awards to our top performing pharmacy teams 🎉 Tesco Pharmacy March were presented with the prize for the most Pharmacy First Clinical Pathway consultations.

Graham Young Pharmacy picked up two of our awards on Tuesday evening for the Pharmacy Contraception Service and Pharmacy First Minor Illness consultations.

The award for the Hypertension Service was presented to City Pharmacy in Peterborough

The final service provision award was presented to Mi Pharmacy Werrington for the Flu Vaccination service.

Alison Gow from Clayton Pharmacy received the first of our above and beyond awards. She was nominated by David for being a consummate and dedicated professional. Alison couldn't attend on Tuesday evening, but her prize was collected by David and Sue.

The second above and beyond award was presented to Maria Wakerley from PillSorted She was nominated by Zeinab for consistently being a role model for excellence in pharmacy practice. Maria was unable to attend but her prize was collected by Zeinab and Alister.

I am very surprised by the lack of interest in the program, which aired last night on ITV Covid Contracts Money has been lost by the Tories on an industrial scale Where is the outrage?

Paracetamol is the first choice of painkiller if you're pregnant and is still considered the safest choice of pain relief during pregnancy. There is no evidence it causes autism in children. Kate Brintworth, our Chief Midwifery Officer, explains more 🎥

For the first time, parents will be able to get their 2 and 3 year olds vaccinated against flu at local pharmacies. Starting from 1 October, it will be easier for parents to protect their toddlers from getting seriously ill with flu ahead of winter. ➡️ england.nhs.uk/2025/09/nhs-ma…

Tomorrow is World Pharmacists Day! 🌏💊 Led by the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP), this annual event celebrates the essential role pharmacists play in healthcare and in the heart of our communities. We’re proud to honour their dedication, expertise, and

Have you booked your free NHS flu vaccination? 💉 Check if you’re eligible and book online or via the NHS App for appointments from 1 October. 📅 🔗 nhs.uk/nhs-services/v…

If you’re feeling under the weather, your local pharmacist can help with minor illnesses such as sore throats, coughs and colds. No appointment needed, just pop in and get expert advice and treatment. ➡️ nhs.uk/nhs-services/p… #WorldPharmacistsDay

Today is FIP International Pharmacist Day so it's the perfect time to say thank you to all of the wonderful pharmacists working across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough #ThinkHealthThinkPharmacist

It's #WorldPharmacistsDay - which should probably be #WorldPharmacyTeamsDay! Our pharmacies are #invaluable health hubs on the high street serving communities with a range of advice and services. Reena Barai rita bali Ade Williams Johnathan Laird Robbie Turner (He/Him) Pharmacist Deepak Sharma

From today, the NHS flu and COVID-19 vaccination programme is live for all eligible groups. The rollout is a key part of our winter planning, as cases of respiratory viruses rise and demand on NHS services is expected to peak. ℹ️ england.nhs.uk/2025/10/nhs-ki…

🧵 Yesterday, we learned that the brilliant Arthur Rank Hospice in South Cambridgeshire is facing a crisis due to a £829,000 funding cut. The reduction would close 9 of the 23 palliative care beds, representing a massive 40% decrease in capacity.

And the community pharmacy team has the unenviable task of informing them they are ineligible.

If you’re a healthcare worker, you could catch and spread flu to vulnerable patients. Protect yourself, your patients, and your colleagues this winter. Get your flu vaccination as soon as you’re offered it.

Sadly this is true The NHS risks being run into the ground to become a Poor Service for Poor People, where it acts as a backstop & risksink for others’ private health insurance premia It didn’t have to be this way 😞 bma.org.uk/PatientsFirst